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 * Please enter each** **Post IT note, according to the topic and number of dots.**


 * Ex:** **Organizational Change Policies: 19 dots** **and then list each stickie comment.**


 * These comments** **are proactive solutions to overcoming a barrier or restraint that informs your role as a coach in the reculturing schools around 21st Century change.**

** INFRASTRUCTURE (1 dots) ** · More access for teachers to basic needs on own computer – download, update, etc. · create a separate domain for teachers and students to give more privileges to teachers · free our networks!

** BUDGET (11 dots) ** · community support of funding – local businesses can “sponsor” a classroom · public relations – show community the positives in classrooms · using grants · more state funding for equality of technology issues

** POLICIES (6 dots) ** · solution for tight acceptable use policies – provide an informative and collaborative training session at the IU for administrators about the benefits of using Web 2.0 applications in the classroom – invite Jim Gates to present, then break into small groups to allow administrators to discuss their concerns about “opening up” the internet use policies · requirement by PDE to have at least one full time coach per district (doesn’t hurt to dream…) · change teacher observations to include appropriate technology integration

** SUPPORT (12 dots) ** · create communities of learners among faculty based on individual interest · open-minded administration · technology standards developed that are NOT part of science –ISTE Standards · offer perks – prizes, awards, etc. · provide administrators with training on our new 21st Century integrated teaching methods

** TECH TEAMS (7 dots) ** · larger technology department · full time coach – have this as their only job · technology mentors per department/floor/etc. · tech teams consists of students, principals, tech. department, superintendents to discuss problems/issues students see/experience every day · technology teams consisting of teachers, tech. department, principals, assistant/superintendents – meet on a monthly basis to discuss problems/challenges – opens communication · technology directors trained as technology integration coaches also · create a “Geek Squad” of experts among faculty – these would be “go-to” people for technical support · technology mentors in buildings to support teachers within buildings · use students as technology support

** STAFFING (21 dots) ** · make CFF Coaches a full time position as curriculum development · a full time technology coach · allow relevant teachers to co-teach/visit more progressive classrooms · PDE mandates each district have a full time technology coach · Instructional technology specialist along with a technology director

** PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (40 dots) ** · Update teachers preparation programs at the college level to teach new teachers how to build projects and integrate technology · Online professional development so time is less of a factor · Continue to provide resources/lessons/brainstorm ideas with teachers to make it easier for them to try to integrate into the curriculum · Make more time available for professional development · Give teacher greater input for in-service training · More technology in-service days · Summer Institutes for professional development · More time for technology professional development · Extend camp time idea to apply to professional learning networks · Professional development credits for teachers – redeemable for compensation time · Online tutorials (potential problem: because teachers want/need ACT 48) · Online technology skills checklist for teachers and administrators to view to determine skill set and guide future learning and their knowledge

** SCHEDULE/TIME (39 dots) ** · In-service time to incorporate technology throughout a school year · More group work with teachers (2 minds idea & more time split up) · Common planning periods · Outside social training – after school/holidays · More teacher prep time · Longer school day · Longer school year · Provide meaningful professional development that begins with ideas, then follows with a few hours for them to develop those ideas for an upcoming topic/unit · Administrative “buy-in” that professional development time must be given for technology, learning, sharing, and creating

** COMMUNICATION (13 dots) ** · Develop a good working relationship with your technology director · Enlighten administration and school board – create “Boot Camps” for these stakeholders · Have administrators in classrooms more often · Enlighten community and seek help from them · Boast your success! · School Board Day – invite School Board members to school for the day to observe various activities – offer refreshments · Start small – build the interest · Educate School Board and administration by having students present projects at school board meetings, on community TV, or district website promotions


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